City Intelligence

Roanoke, VA

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Roanoke. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

83/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentB+
WeatherA+

Population

38,924

Median Home

$300K

Median Income

$92K

Zip Codes Covered

1

With a population of 38,924, Roanoke is a mid-sized VA city. Median household income is $92K with homes valued around $300K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Roanoke, VA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$300K

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Owner-Occupied

73%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Roanoke, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

24018

Area Stats

Pop: 38,924

Home Value: $300K

Roanoke Area Map

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Schools Near Roanoke

Schools in and around Roanoke, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (13)

Back Creek Elementary

Cave Spring Elementary

Crystal Spring Elementary

Fairview Elementary

Fishburn Park Elementary

Grandin Court Elementary

Highland Park Elementary

Hurt Park Elementary

Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary

Round Hill Elementary

Virginia Heights Elementary

Wasena Elementary

Westside Elementary

Middle Schools (5)

Cave Spring Middle

Forest Park Academy

James Madison Middle

Roanoke Valley Governor's School

Woodrow Wilson Middle

High Schools (2)

Cave Spring High

Patrick Henry High

Private Schools (4)

NEW VISTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

NORTH CROSS SCHOOL

RIVERMONT SCHOOL - ROANOKE

SALEM MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Roanoke stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentB+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Roanoke and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.